
When the power goes out, 
Genie power goes on!
Genie Battery 
Back-Up Unit
Genie’s battery back-up unit  
offers peace-of-mind to  
homeowners who want to be  
able to operate their garage door  
opener during a power outage.

Genie Battery Back-Up Unit
Specifications & Data
Model GBB-BX  |  Part Number 37228R
Two great American brands, Genie and  
Interstate Batteries®, come together to help ensure your 
garage door opener works when the power does not!
Features
 • Up to 50 cycles in a 24-hour period after initial  
power outage. **
 • Color coded LEDs on the front of the unit  
show charge status (Green - ready-state; 
Yellow - charging or internal charge is low; Red needs charged) 
 • Several mounting options to choose from
 • Optional accessory for TriloG™ and IntelliG® openers 
that can be purchased with operator  
or at a later time. (Ask your Genie Dealer for  
more information)
†
 • Safety and security features continue to operate
 • 1-Year warranty from time of purchase 
(See Owner’s Manual for details.)
 • Powered by Interstate Batteries
®
Specifications
 • Dimensions: 9.5” L x 5.27” H x 5” W
 • 7.8 lbs
 • 8 AMP Hour sealed lead acid (SLA) battery
 • Charged and powered by a 3’ connector cable  
between the opener and battery back-up unit
**
One cycle is a complete 
open & close of the 
garage door; testing 
performed at room 
temperature.
†
See instructions for  
other mounting options.
Simply insert connector cable into 
the battery back-up port of any 
TriloG or IntelliG opener.*
*TriloG and IntelliG models made before 
October 2012 will need a new circuit board 
and wall console (purchased separately) to 
accommodate the battery back-up.  
Ask your Genie Dealer for details.
Dealer Services
Your Genie Dealer is available to answer any questions 
have on this or any Genie product. Call today to set up 
an appointment to view this innovative product.
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©2013 The Genie Company
One Door Drive, Mt. Hope, Ohio 44660
1.800.843.4084 • www.GenieCompany.com
Item G001.0060
Unit works with specific 
Genie openers on 
properly balanced doors 
that have a maximum 
height of 8 ft. & maximum 
weight of 500 lbs.
© 2013 The Genie Company. IntelliG and the Genie logo are registered trademarks 
of, and TriloG is a trademark of The Genie Company. Consistent with our policy of 
continuing product improvement we reserve the right to change product specifications 
without notice or obligation.